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WHEREAS, an estimated 6 million people in the United States and
millions of people world wide have been diagnosed with
Fibromyalgia, a disease for which there is no cure and no
known cause; and
WHEREAS, Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness, increasing at epidemic
rates, which causes fatigue and debilitating pain of a
magnitude worse than Rheumatoid Arthritis to men,
women and children of all ages; and
WHEREAS, patients of this illness have to learn to live with widespread
pain in muscles, joints and ligaments, extreme fatigue,
insomnia, stiffness and weakness, migraine headaches,
restless legs, numbness and tingling, impairment of memory
and concentration; and
WHEREAS, it often takes an average of five years for a person with this disease to receive a
diagnosis, because medical professionals aren't adequately educated and updated on
Fibromyalgia and the newest research findings concerning this disease; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that we recognize and accept the medical research, which has proven
biochemical abnormalities in people with Fibromyalgia; and
WHEREAS, people with Fibromyalgia face discrimination from employers, friends and even family
and juveniles with the disease suffer not only the symptoms of this illness but also with
ridicule; and
WHEREAS, the National Fibromyalgia Awareness Campaign and support groups around the
country have joined together to promote awareness of the disease and support of
those who suffer with the symptoms and advocate the need for improved education
and research to insure quicker diagnosis and improved treatments.
NOW THEREFORE, I, PAUL, YOST, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, do hereby
recognize the needs of these chronically ill people and proclaim Wednesday, May 11� as
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
in the City of Seal Beach and urge our citizens to support those seeking a cure and to assist those
individuals and families who deal with this devastating disease on a daily basis.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Seal
Beach to be affixed this Tenth Day of May, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety -Mine.
Mayor Paul Yost
Attest:
City Clerk
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April I, 1999
Mayor Paul Yost
City of Sed Beach
Sed Beach. CA
Dear Mayor Yost,
As a concerned member of our community, a volunteer with the Notional
Fbromyalgia Awareness Campaign (NFAQ and a Fibromyalgia Survivor, I would
like to request that you. along with mayors In cities ail across the United States,
including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta and Dallas, Issue o City
Proclamation declaring May 12, 1999, as "Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.'
Fibromyolgio (FMI is a debilitating disease causing widespread pain and fatigue,
affecting a person's muscles, tendons and ligaments, often causing profound
discomfort that interferes with even the simplest of daily activities. It is estimated
that approximately 3.6% of our cities' population (inchiding men, women and
chifdren( suffer with FM and millions more are affected sound the country.
Volunteers are jointing the NFAC. an ossociation helping People affected by FM.
to promote May 1 75, flbfomyatpla Awareness Day. These efforts will improve the
quality of life for people with FM by increasing the awareness of the pubic,
media, government and medical communities of our clues. By drawing
attention to this chronic and under supported illness, we will help others to
recognize the needs of these chronically IN people.... of which, I am one.
I am enclosing a sample proclamation and a brochure containing information
about FM and the NFAC. If you agree to participate, we will issue press releases
to the local media and coordinate coverage of a proclamation presentation.
I will cog your office to further discuss the proclomation and answer any
questions. Thank you in advance for your help and approval of our request.
Most Sincerely,
a `•JYG_" cam\ \
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(/ NFAC Volunteer
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